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I have a uti and on antibiotics. i developed a head cold irritated throat and stuffy nose. would the meds make cold worse?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No problem: The antibiotic won't cause any worse cold symptoms or other problems.(If your cold is complicated by a bacterial infection, such as sinusitits or strep throat, the UTI antibiotic might help it. But probably no effect at all.

Answered 3/13/2018

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